- The University shall have the following objects, namely:-(1)to function as a high-level research centre in Tamil language and literature;(2)to impart training to those residing within and beyond India who desire to study Tamil Language and literature(3)to facilitate and regulate advanced study and research in fields like Art, Culture, Music, Stage plays, Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, Literature, Grammar, Linguistics, History, Religion, Philosophy, Geography, Soil Sciences, Astronomy, Navigation and Shipping, Astrology, Siddha Medicine, Engineering Sciences and Handicrafts that have developed on the basis of the Tamil language and literature;(4)to translate books in other languages into Tamil according to the needs in consonance with the objectives of the University and also to translate books in Tamil into other languages;(5)to preserve and publish palm-leaf manuscripts and rare ancient books;(6)to search for and compile epigraphs relating to Tamil language and literature, Tamil Culture and History of the Tamils and publish them with its findings based on research;(7)to compile and publish Tamil words, expressions, colloquial terms, words peculiar to Industries and Agriculture, which are used by the Tamils in Tamil Nadu and in other parts of India and in other countries where the Tamils live;(8)to provide for research in Tamil language and literature in the ancient times with an eye on future scientific developments;(9)to provide for research and determine the procedures regarding development of Tamil language and literature embodying in itself the educational fields existing in the developing world and evolving suitable approach therefore;(10)to institute studies in Tamil language and literature in relation to other Indian Cultures; and(11)to organise advanced studies and research programmes, based on a deep understanding of the trends in Tamil language and literature.
